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Seraph City Police Department officers last night arrested two men following a violent altercation at the Java Jive that resulted in extensive damage to the popular night club.

Peter Sanderson remains hospitalized from injuries sustained in a fight with local Private Investigator Harland Quinn.

It remains unclear who threw the first punch

Witnesses report that the two were arguing loudly moments before but it remains unclear who threw the first punch.

SCPD Sergeant Norman Hawke said both men would be charged with assault and disturbing the peace. Doctors say Sanderson is likely to make a near-full recovery.

Quinn in custody

It isn't the first time a fight has broken out at the Java Jive. Despite the damage, owner Ceejay Writer said residents could be sure that the Jive is "open as usual, with all the fine service and music they've come to expect... The club's sturdy as an ox and built to take whatever comes."

Miss Writer had no kind words about either of the men arrested. "I've just about had it with replacing vases. That was real china! From China! And you can tell Quinn - never mind. I'll tell him myself, soon enough."

Artists
Charles Demuth and Charles Sheeler share much more than a first name
and birth year. Contemporaries, both were born in Pennsylvania; the
center of American steel production in the 19th and 20th centuries. It
was Pennsylvania steel that built the Empire State Building, the gates
of the Panama Canal, railroads, and heavy machinery of this dynamic
era.

The works in this exhibition are reminders of a time when
America took pride in and celebrated its accomplishments as the builder
of the modern age. Mass production was the engine of progress.

First
Bank Gallery in Seraph City is devoted to American Art from the first
1/2 of the 20th Century. In addition to First Bank Gallery, many Second
Life residents and visitors have enjoyed the other art exhibits curated
by Gstone Turas in the 1920s Berlin Project Sim at her Galerie Glitzern
und Schicksal, and Swing Street Gallery in Swing Times Sim.

Gstone's
mission is to use historical art as an opportunity to not just
entertain, but to educate people about world history during the period
1920 to 1950. "It's a way to foster understanding across international
borders using virtual world tools", she says.

Entering the popular New Babbage establishment known as The Gangplank, your glance around would show you two Babbage sandhogs sharing some pints off in the corner. Were you able to get close enough to listen to their conversation--unlikely, as sandhogs are a notoriously taciturn lot--you would hear this:

"Ya hear about ol' Biggins?"

"No! Wot's 'e got 'imself into this time?"

"No one knows! Clean disappeared, 'e 'as."

"Pah--not like 'e 'asn't done that afore."

"True. But even when 'e were taken by the dark mer for a time, 'e were able to send messages to 'is old mum. You know 'ow 'e doesn't like 'er to worry. But now? Not a sightin', not a word."

"Huh."

"An' wot's more... afore 'e disappeared, 'e were seen wit' a right smart-lookin' young woman."

"No, no--no one knew who this one was. No one'd seen 'er afore. Some think 'e's left Babbage completely."

"Huh. Well, I'll keep an eye out for 'im. But if 'e 'as actually left Babbage, I 'ope 'e ends up someplace as is less trouble for 'im."

"Aye. Well, I've finished me pint. Must be off."

"See ya tomorrow, then."

And if you had heard such, you would, hopefully, resolve to keep an eye out yourself for Mr. Biggins--whether in New Babbage or around the Aethernet--so you could alleviate the worries of his dear old mum.

Coming soon ... a new show from treet.tv - and a new type of interactive entertainment that spans virtual worlds and social media - which draws on the genres of film noir, steampunk with an added dash of classic Lovecraftian horror.

The Blackened Mirror is an online series of short episodes, following the adventures of a cynical private investigator, Harland Quinn, who has a broken down office in a Depression-era city. Until one day a mysterious woman walks through his office door with her odd companion ... and then things get progressively stranger.

The mysterious visitors

You'll be able to watch the show as part of the Happy Hunting! TV show. And after it's been aired there, it will be available on its own YouTube channel, or you'll be able to download it from the iTunes store. Or, of course, you'll be able to watch it here on this website.

But that's only the start of The Blackened Mirror, because it's is more than just a virtual world TV show; you'll be able to find more information and win prizes by following a series of games and puzzles within the virtual world of Second Life or through a variety of social media across the internet.

Perhaps you can see why we're calling it Fun Noir ...

The adventure begins ...

You'll find clues on related web-sites, or on social media streams (so maybe you'll want to follow Dolores' Twitter stream, for example, or Millie's Live Journal). These clues will lead you to more information about the characters and the plot ... and if you are following the game within Second Life, it will also lead to prizes to keep, too!

-Iron Bay Chef: We know that New Babbage has its
share of mad scientists cooking away in their labs, but what are they
cooking in their kitchens? Get ready for a special event that promises
to reveal who is hungry for power and who is just hungry!

Start digging through your recipe books, Babbagers, for
that extra tasty dish. You know the one - just the thought of it makes
your mouth water, but it is probably only considered edible in our part
of the world. The catch is this: it must incorporate a secret
ingredient, to be revealed below.

Submit your recipes to Blackberry Harvey and Junie
Ginsburg inword by notecard so they can prepare your dish in their test
kitchens and then confer about the results. After all recipes have been
prepared, all dishes have been tasted (by some lucky volunteers) and
critiques have been written, these judges will determine WHO WILL BE OUR
NEXT IRON BAY CHEF!

Your secret ingredient is... AIR KRAKEN!

This
event will be executed as part of the Second Annual Air Kraken
Festival, running from August 11 through the 25th. Submit your recipe
by noon on the 24th so that winners can be announced during the festival
closing event. (We cook very quickly.)

Ready? Get crackin'!

The winning dishes will go on the menus at The Cocoajava and The Gangplank.

(PRIZES: L$1000, L$750, L$500)

-SuperVillain
Try Outs: Now is the time for those of you with a maniacal laugh,
tyrannical motives and an aptitude for making minions to step into the
spotlight. The contest is going to be held entirely on the BAR ( http://cityofnewbabbage.com/

reader/ ).

There will be three posts/events for hopefuls to compete in:

1-Monologuing:
Take this opportunity to toot your own horn. Tell us what makes you
deserve the SuperVillain title. What are your plans for taking over?
Why should we all bow and accept your greatness?

2-Fashion Show: Presentation is key. Show others
who is in charge by how you dress. Submit at least one picture of your
attire, accessories, and any other finery you wish to use to display
your power. (Maximum number of pictures per participant is three.)

3-How to Get One's Way (Dealing with
Hecklers/Bribery): There will be hecklers in the life of a
SuperVillain. There will also be all of the weak-minded fools who you
will bend to your will through bribery (possibly the contest judges, one
may never know). Explain in detail how you intend to inspire the
masses and deal with naysayers (including your competition).

There will likely be cash prizes involved, but the grand prize is the title of this year's SuperVillain! Mwahahahaha! *cough*

-Black
Ink and Bold Tales Writing Contest: At the core of each Air Kraken is a
well of deepest blackest ink. Pick up your quill, dip into the source
and pen your poem or tale of adventure. All creative writings about
these legendary beasts of the skies are welcome.

No minimum word-count, but please, no longer than
1,500 words. Submissions will be accepted the entire two weeks of the
Air Kraken Festival, either by notecard to Ceejay Writer, or email to ceejay@cocoajava.com.
After the festival, a panel of judges will choose the winners in these
categories: Truly Terrifying Tale (horror), You're Kraken Me Up
(humor), Surprise from the Skies (cleverest) and Misunderstood Monsters
(Pro-Kraken viewpoints), as well as one overall winner, the Tantamount
Tall Tentacle Tale.

Plans are afoot to publish all entries in some form
of anthology for everyone's enjoyment afterwards. Submission of your
entry shall indicate your agreement to this project.

One Time Events:

-H.G. Wells/ Air Kraken
Festival Opening Party: Please join us Saturday, August 11th
6:30-9:00pm SLT at The Gangplank as we celebrate the opening of the 2nd
Annual Air Kraken Festival, in honor of H.G. Wells. All attire is
welcome, but please feel free to break out your air kraken hunting gear
or best Wellsian finery! Victor Mornington will be our DJ.

-Closing Party: Come celebrate the close of the
festival on Saturday, August 25th at 7-9pm SLT on the roof of Portside
Books in Port Babbage. Dress in your best air pirate/air kraken
fighting attire/festival attire. Dance, drink and be merry as
Blackberry Harvey spins tunes.

-Please contact Sky Melnik if you have any questions or ideas concerning the festival.